laser

as in spotlight
a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery

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Recent Examples of laser Simba receiving laser treatment, and Daboa wearing protective goggles. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 Wong added that the fabrics work well with most industrial finishing techniques and are especially well-suited for stone-free enzyme washes and laser marking technologies. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 July 2025 That kingdom come is in the form of an ultimate soldier, that being Ares (Oscar winner Jared Leto), who has come to Earth all ablaze in red neon lights, and the floating upside-down ‘U’ Tron-thingy; these shooting lasers are splicing this and that and forming all sorts of light-cycle pathways. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2025 His eyes were laser focused, his mouth betraying the physicality of the challenge. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • Atlantic City is reclaiming its spotlight—and everyone’s invited.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • This week's episode, however, is putting a spotlight on a more light-hearted subject matter: the Congressional Art Competition.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.
    Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 24 July 2025
  • Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 July 2025

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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